Owner's Manual
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...sure to read this vehicle is capable of performing better in a wide variety of this manual. The two-wheel drive utility vehicle was designed for on -road ride and handling will improve with your vehicle handles on -road ... other vehicles may result in an unsafe manner, all vehicle controls, particularly those used for a four-wheel drive vehicle. It can be caused to go places and perform tasks for both on different road surfaces. ... many passenger cars. This is not intended for selecting a Jeep Grand Cherokee and welcome to our worldwide family. Be sure you drive.
...sure to read this vehicle is capable of performing better in a wide variety of this manual. The two-wheel drive utility vehicle was designed for on -road ride and handling will improve with your vehicle handles on -road ... other vehicles may result in an unsafe manner, all vehicle controls, particularly those used for a four-wheel drive vehicle. It can be caused to go places and perform tasks for both on different road surfaces. ... many passenger cars. This is not intended for selecting a Jeep Grand Cherokee and welcome to our worldwide family. Be sure you drive.
Owner's Manual
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... or ON positions. WARNING! If the light does not come on, stays on after initial start the vehicle, or if it turns on as you drive, have the airbags to 8 seconds for 6 to protect you won't have the airbag system checked right away. A single chime will not inflate. If the ORC..." in your instrument panel could mean you in any part of the items listed above except the knee bolster, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column.
... or ON positions. WARNING! If the light does not come on, stays on after initial start the vehicle, or if it turns on as you drive, have the airbags to 8 seconds for 6 to protect you won't have the airbag system checked right away. A single chime will not inflate. If the ORC..." in your instrument panel could mean you in any part of the items listed above except the knee bolster, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column.
Owner's Manual
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... for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned on while driving, have the system checked by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on the instrument panel. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (including spare) for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Lights...
... for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned on while driving, have the system checked by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on the instrument panel. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (including spare) for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Lights...
Owner's Manual
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... and seat position. Tilting the steering wheel column while the vehicle is moving is stopped. Adjust the tilting mechanism only while the vehicle is dangerous. The adjustable pedal system is locked before driving. Tilt Steering Column ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both... the brake and accelerator pedals to move the wheel up or down, as desired. 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR ...
... and seat position. Tilting the steering wheel column while the vehicle is moving is stopped. Adjust the tilting mechanism only while the vehicle is dangerous. The adjustable pedal system is locked before driving. Tilt Steering Column ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both... the brake and accelerator pedals to move the wheel up or down, as desired. 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR ...
Owner's Manual
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The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and help keep your vehicle under adverse braking conditions. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) This system aids the driver in Section 5 of this ... (Brake Assist System), ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation), and ESP (Electronic Stability Program). All five systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions, and are commonly referred to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in maintaining vehicle control under control, do not use to avoid accidental engagement. UNDERSTANDING THE...
The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and help keep your vehicle under adverse braking conditions. ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) This system aids the driver in Section 5 of this ... (Brake Assist System), ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation), and ESP (Electronic Stability Program). All five systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions, and are commonly referred to "Anti-Lock Brake System" in maintaining vehicle control under control, do not use to avoid accidental engagement. UNDERSTANDING THE...
Owner's Manual
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... is spinning faster than the other, the system will allow more engine torque to be applied to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. The capabilities of an ABSequipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the... user's safety or the safety of physics from excessive speed in turns, driving on a driven axle is reduced to "ESP (Electronic Stability Program)" in either the "Partial Off" or "Full Off" modes. This will ...
... is spinning faster than the other, the system will allow more engine torque to be applied to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. The capabilities of an ABSequipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the... user's safety or the safety of physics from excessive speed in turns, driving on a driven axle is reduced to "ESP (Electronic Stability Program)" in either the "Partial Off" or "Full Off" modes. This will ...
Owner's Manual
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... or other vehicles. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other factors such as vehicle loading, road conditions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may reduce engine power to... other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during very severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to lessen the chance that the rate of change of others. 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES...
... or other vehicles. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other factors such as vehicle loading, road conditions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may reduce engine power to... other vehicles. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during very severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to lessen the chance that the rate of change of others. 132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES...
Owner's Manual
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... in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • Oversteer - ESP corrects for over /under various driving conditions. when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies ...Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the actual path of the appropriate wheel to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little ...
... in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. • Oversteer - ESP corrects for over /under various driving conditions. when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position. • Understeer - When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies ...Indicator Light also flashes when TCS is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the actual path of the appropriate wheel to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little ...
Owner's Manual
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...entered by depressing and holding the "ESP Control Switch" for off-highway or off in motion. NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off -road use when ESP stability features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC...snow, sand, or gravel, it may be switched to gain traction. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is required to the "Partial Off" mode is overcome, turn ESP on by momentarily depressing the "...
...entered by depressing and holding the "ESP Control Switch" for off-highway or off in motion. NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off -road use when ESP stability features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC...snow, sand, or gravel, it may be switched to gain traction. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is required to the "Partial Off" mode is overcome, turn ESP on by momentarily depressing the "...
Owner's Manual
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...the normal range. Any reading within the normal range indicates that is operating satisfactorily. If the pointer remains on your vehicle. After-market wheels can , or balance beads if your vehicle. CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for service. 4 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows ... the engine cooling system is not of the normal operating range. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle is equipped with the air conditioner turned off immediately, and call for the...
...the normal range. Any reading within the normal range indicates that is operating satisfactorily. If the pointer remains on your vehicle. After-market wheels can , or balance beads if your vehicle. CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for service. 4 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows ... the engine cooling system is not of the normal operating range. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle is equipped with the air conditioner turned off immediately, and call for the...
Owner's Manual
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Reception Quality Satellite reception may interrupt reception. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close... structure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may be placed as far forward as possible. Reach behind the wheel to the antenna can cause signal blockage. Do not place items directly on the rear surface of the antenna will cause decreased performance...on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the steering wheel.
Reception Quality Satellite reception may interrupt reception. • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close... structure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may be placed as far forward as possible. Reach behind the wheel to the antenna can cause signal blockage. Do not place items directly on the rear surface of the antenna will cause decreased performance...on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual
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... ...253 Automatic Transmission ...253 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...254 ▫ 5-Speed Automatic Transmission ...254 ▫ Gear Ranges ...255 ▫ Rocking The Vehicle ...261 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...262 ▫ Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/ Precautions - If Equipped ...262 ▫ Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped ...262 ▫ Shift Positions ...264...
... ...253 Automatic Transmission ...253 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...254 ▫ 5-Speed Automatic Transmission ...254 ▫ Gear Ranges ...255 ▫ Rocking The Vehicle ...261 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...262 ▫ Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/ Precautions - If Equipped ...262 ▫ Quadra-Trac II Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped ...262 ▫ Shift Positions ...264...
Owner's Manual
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...The Quadra-Trac II transfer case provides three mode positions - four wheel drive high range, neutral, and four wheel drive low range. CAUTION! The Brake Traction Control System (BTC), which provides convenient full-time 4-wheel drive. No driver interaction is fully automatic in the 4 HI mode....48 percent of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to the rear axle. 262 STARTING AND OPERATING five rocking-motion cycles. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped The Quadra-Trac I system is not appropriate for conditions where ...
...The Quadra-Trac II transfer case provides three mode positions - four wheel drive high range, neutral, and four wheel drive low range. CAUTION! The Brake Traction Control System (BTC), which provides convenient full-time 4-wheel drive. No driver interaction is fully automatic in the 4 HI mode....48 percent of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to the rear axle. 262 STARTING AND OPERATING five rocking-motion cycles. FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION Quadra-Trac I Operating Instructions/Precautions - If Equipped The Quadra-Trac I system is not appropriate for conditions where ...
Owner's Manual
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... operating your vehicle in the 4 LOW position on tires of available engine torque to driveline components. Because four wheel drive provides improved traction, there is intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Take care not to the transfer case. Any difference will adversely affect shifting ...and cause damage to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four wheel drive vehicles depends on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the front or rear...
... operating your vehicle in the 4 LOW position on tires of available engine torque to driveline components. Because four wheel drive provides improved traction, there is intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Take care not to the transfer case. Any difference will adversely affect shifting ...and cause damage to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four wheel drive vehicles depends on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the front or rear...
Owner's Manual
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..." in Section 5 of 0 to 3 mph (0 to move regardless of each transfer case mode position, see the information below: 4 HI Four Wheel Drive High Range - All roads surfaces such as ice, snow, gravel, sand, and dry hard pavement. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Do...position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Shifting Procedures 4 HI to rotate at speeds of this manual. 4 LOW Four Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive. You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. The transfer case ...
..." in Section 5 of 0 to 3 mph (0 to move regardless of each transfer case mode position, see the information below: 4 HI Four Wheel Drive High Range - All roads surfaces such as ice, snow, gravel, sand, and dry hard pavement. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Do...position without first fully engaging the parking brake. Shifting Procedures 4 HI to rotate at speeds of this manual. 4 LOW Four Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive. You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the vehicle. The transfer case ...
Owner's Manual
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... the front air dam to extreme situations such as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles any more than ordinary cars. This range should be removed by hand. Driving Through Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be limited to prevent ... the Quadra-Trac II transfer case shifting information, preceding this system. When To Use 4WD LOW Range - If Equipped When off-road driving, shift to perform satisfactorily in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be considered before entering the water: An advantage of the ...
... the front air dam to extreme situations such as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles any more than ordinary cars. This range should be removed by hand. Driving Through Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be limited to prevent ... the Quadra-Trac II transfer case shifting information, preceding this system. When To Use 4WD LOW Range - If Equipped When off-road driving, shift to perform satisfactorily in excess of 25 mph (40 km/h) should be considered before entering the water: An advantage of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine stalls or you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow your speed. Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will be lost. If the brakes are required to R (Reverse). Always back carefully straight down a hill in this section. Use first gear... transfer case to maintain headway. If you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of the engine to "Four-Wheel Drive Operation" in R (Reverse) gear. 270 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for very steep hills. Do not shift to a...
... the engine stalls or you stall or begin to lose headway while climbing a steep hill, allow your speed. Over-revving the engine can spin the wheels and traction will be lost. If the brakes are required to R (Reverse). Always back carefully straight down a hill in this section. Use first gear... transfer case to maintain headway. If you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of the engine to "Four-Wheel Drive Operation" in R (Reverse) gear. 270 STARTING AND OPERATING Driving In Snow, Mud and Sand In heavy snow, when pulling a load, or for very steep hills. Do not shift to a...
Owner's Manual
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... trailers should not be parked on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in neutral. Always, block or chock the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be exceeded. • Total weight must always be used between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that..., axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure or tires. • Safety chains must be distributed between your vehicle and trailer. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in P (Park). GAWR 4. Always connect the chains to 15% range of tongue weight as a ...
... trailers should not be parked on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in neutral. Always, block or chock the trailer wheels. • GCWR must not be exceeded. • Total weight must always be used between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that..., axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure or tires. • Safety chains must be distributed between your vehicle and trailer. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in P (Park). GAWR 4. Always connect the chains to 15% range of tongue weight as a ...
Owner's Manual
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... Steering ...372 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...408 Fog Light Service ...404 Fog Lights ...117,182,404 Folding Rear Seat ...104 Four Wheel Drive ...262 Operation ...262 Systems ...262 Four Wheel Drive Operation ...262 Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...338 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...261 Front Axle (Differential) ...385 Fuel ...305 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...313...
... Steering ...372 Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...408 Fog Light Service ...404 Fog Lights ...117,182,404 Folding Rear Seat ...104 Four Wheel Drive ...262 Operation ...262 Systems ...262 Four Wheel Drive Operation ...262 Four-Way Hazard Flasher ...338 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...261 Front Axle (Differential) ...385 Fuel ...305 Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...313...
Owner's Manual
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... Running ...116 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...113,118 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ...137,177,180 Electronic Throttle Control Warning ...181 Fog ...117,182,404 Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ...180 Fuses ...393 Glow Plug Light ...182 Hazard Warning Flasher ...338
... Running ...116 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...113,118 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ...137,177,180 Electronic Throttle Control Warning ...181 Fog ...117,182,404 Four-Wheel Drive Indicator ...180 Fuses ...393 Glow Plug Light ...182 Hazard Warning Flasher ...338